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Caring For Your Directees In Case of Emergencyhttps://anamcaraabbey.com/2013/01/24/caring-for-your-directees-in-case-of-emergency/
https://anamcaraabbey.com/2013/01/24/caring-for-your-directees-in-case-of-emergency/#respondFri, 25 Jan 2013 01:15:34 +0000http://anamcaraabbey.com/?p=68Do you have a plan on how to care for your directees should you be incapacitated by injury or (in the worst case) death? It’s a difficult topic to bring up, but it’s important to think about, especially as we care for people’s souls.

This excellent article from EDSA will provide you with guidance and suggestions for planning for the unforeseeable. (Click on the image to download.)

]]>https://anamcaraabbey.com/2013/01/24/caring-for-your-directees-in-case-of-emergency/feed/0anamcarataraResources_Article-iconA Prayer From The Hearthttps://anamcaraabbey.com/2011/06/14/a-prayer-from-the-heart/
https://anamcaraabbey.com/2011/06/14/a-prayer-from-the-heart/#respondWed, 15 Jun 2011 00:13:58 +0000http://anamcaratara.wordpress.com/?p=61The gifted author and guide, Ken Boa, posted a beautiful prayer on his blog today. It’s a wonderful resource for yourself or others as you are guided through difficult or challenging circumstances.

Read the prayer and ask yourself: how is God speaking to me through this prayer today?

]]>https://anamcaraabbey.com/2011/06/14/a-prayer-from-the-heart/feed/0Rock-Heart1anamcarataraLearning New Technologieshttps://anamcaraabbey.com/2011/06/14/learning-new-technologies/
https://anamcaraabbey.com/2011/06/14/learning-new-technologies/#respondTue, 14 Jun 2011 23:04:58 +0000http://anamcaratara.wordpress.com/?p=57Is distance spiritual direction right for your practice? Can you reach people who wouldn’t have access to a spiritual director any other way?

The answer to the first question isn’t an automatic “yes”, even though “yes” is definitely the answer to the second question. There are a lot of different factors that influence a decision to become a director who meets with people at a distance using Skype(tm) technologies. A few questions to spend some time with as you consider whether or not you want to offer this type of direction:

Are you able to be patient and attentive when someone isn’t in the room?

Do you have a high-speed internet connection or are you willing to get one?

What are your perceptions of internet technology and social media?

How much of your practice relies on physical cues and interactions?

Is God calling you to redeem your own use of technology?

Are you open to where He might be leading you in this area?

Do you want your practice to expand at this moment?

]]>https://anamcaraabbey.com/2011/06/14/learning-new-technologies/feed/0skypeanamcarataraThe Culture of Likehttps://anamcaraabbey.com/2011/05/30/the-culture-of-like/
https://anamcaraabbey.com/2011/05/30/the-culture-of-like/#respondTue, 31 May 2011 02:52:06 +0000http://anamcaratara.wordpress.com/?p=33The New York Times recently published a great article by Jonathan Franzen about how technology is shaping the way that we love on another—even going so far as to provide an alternative to love. As directors, it is vital for us to be aware of the impact that our technologies (smart phones, Facebook, Twitter, text messaging, etc.) have not only on ourselves, but on our practice and our directees.

]]>https://anamcaraabbey.com/2011/05/30/the-culture-of-like/feed/029franenopedimganamcarataraWelcomehttps://anamcaraabbey.com/2011/05/28/hello-world/
https://anamcaraabbey.com/2011/05/28/hello-world/#commentsSat, 28 May 2011 00:34:54 +0000http://anamcaratara.wordpress.com/?p=1Welcome to Anam Cara Consulting & Supervision.
]]>https://anamcaraabbey.com/2011/05/28/hello-world/feed/1anamcarataraGrowing Togetherhttps://anamcaraabbey.com/2011/05/27/growing-together/
https://anamcaraabbey.com/2011/05/27/growing-together/#respondSat, 28 May 2011 01:48:58 +0000http://anamcaratara.wordpress.com/?p=21Anam Cara Abbey exists not just as a one-way conversation, but as a place where directors and soul care practitioners can connect and care for one another. In the coming weeks, I’ll be launching a forum for asking questions, coming together and sharing resources.

In the meantime, I’d love to hear from you. What questions concern you in your practice of spiritual direction? What resources are you looking for? What continuing education do you need?

]]>https://anamcaraabbey.com/2011/05/27/growing-together/feed/0Growing TogetheranamcarataraCaring For Those Who Care For Othershttps://anamcaraabbey.com/2011/05/27/caring-for-those-who-care-for-others/
https://anamcaraabbey.com/2011/05/27/caring-for-those-who-care-for-others/#respondSat, 28 May 2011 01:21:04 +0000http://anamcaratara.wordpress.com/?p=16Who cares for the caregivers?

As a director or soul care practitioner, you’ve probably asked yourself this question at least once in your vocational life.

But where can you go to find support, to find someone who understands the challenges that are unique to the ministry of soul care?

In addition to the resources, supervision and consultation here at Anam Cara Abbey, there are a number of dedicated and caring soul-care practitioners who know what it means to be a spiritual director in need of support.

Over the next weeks, I’ll be spotlighting a few of my favorite organizations in order to help you find the places and resources that fit with you, your practice and your walk with God.

Today’s Spotlight:

The Soul Care InstitutefromAbbey of the Arts – Christine Valters Paintner is a friend and an inspiration. Her new Soul Care Institute is focused on supporting soul care practitioners in a on-going practice of self-care and continuing education.

]]>https://anamcaraabbey.com/2011/05/27/caring-for-those-who-care-for-others/feed/0Together On The Journeyanamcaratara